Your Valentine’s Day dinner — planned!

Chocolate panna cottawith fresh berries. Chocolate dessert of whipped cream with chocolate and strawberries in glass.

This Valentine’s Day, think outside the box and treat your sweetie to a homemade dinner. We put together some of our favorite recipes, featuring decadent ingredients like goat cheese, high-quality seafood like fresh scallops, and classic favorites like white pizza.

Mix and match any of these recipes to create a three-course meal, or whip up several to dine tapas-style. And for dessert? Treat yourself to a couple pieces of dark chocolate, or an easy chocolate yogurt mousse and berries. When you’re ready to eat, light a couple candles, dress up the table with fresh linens, and enjoy!

Two glasses of chocolate mousse topped with fresh strawberries and mint leaves, accompanied by whole strawberries on a light surface.
Nut-crusted white fish with roasted potato wedges & broccoli
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Serving Size 1/2 recipe

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Ingredients

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400°F. Mist fish with cooking spray and pat pecans onto fish. Place on foil and fold into two packets. Toss potatoes and broccoli in oil and place on a baking sheet. Bake fish packets, potatoes, and broccoli for 20 minutes until fish is 145°F and broccoli and potatoes are tender. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

(per serving)
  • 207 Calories
  • 9 g Total Fat
  • 1 g Saturated Fat
  • 63 mg Sodium
  • 29 mg Cholesterol
  • 19 g Total Carbs
  • 6 g Fiber
  • 3 g Sugars
  • 23 g Protein
  • 836 mg Potassium
Two glasses of chocolate mousse topped with fresh strawberries and mint leaves, accompanied by whole strawberries on a light surface.
Seared scallops with pesto pasta & asparagus
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Serving Size 1/2 recipe

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Ingredients

Preparation

In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook scallops in olive oil and garlic until golden, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Season with salt and pepper. Prepare pasta according to package directions, drain, and toss with pesto. Serve with steamed asparagus topped with Parmesan.

Nutrition

(per serving)
  • 400 Calories
  • 18 g Total Fat
  • 3 g Saturated Fat
  • 414 mg Sodium
  • 45 mg Cholesterol
  • 29 g Total Carbs
  • 3 g Fiber
  • 0 g Sugars
  • 29 g Protein
  • 382 mg Potassium
Two glasses of chocolate mousse topped with fresh strawberries and mint leaves, accompanied by whole strawberries on a light surface.
White pizza with arugula
Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Serving Size 1 pita with 1/2 toppings

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Ingredients

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread ricotta on pitas and top with arugula, tomato, Parmesan, and oregano. Bake for 12 minutes until pita is crisp and sprinkle on red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

(per serving)
  • 359 Calories
  • 12 g Total Fat
  • 6 g Saturated Fat
  • 524 mg Sodium
  • 34 mg Cholesterol
  • 38 g Total Carbs
  • 5 g Fiber
  • 1 g Sugars
  • 26 g Protein
  • 338 mg Potassium
Two glasses of chocolate mousse topped with fresh strawberries and mint leaves, accompanied by whole strawberries on a light surface.
Grilled eggplant-portobello & goat cheese flatbread
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Serving Size 1 flatbread with 1/2 toppings

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Ingredients

Preparation

Brush eggplant and mushrooms with olive oil and cook in a grill pan for about 8 minutes, until tender. Bake flatbread for 7 minutes in a 350°F oven. Spread goat cheese on the flatbread, and top with eggplant and mushrooms.

Nutrition

(per serving)
  • 398 Calories
  • 18 g Total Fat
  • 9 g Saturated Fat
  • 309 mg Sodium
  • 26 mg Cholesterol
  • 39 g Total Carbs
  • 7 g Fiber
  • 4 g Sugars
  • 24 g Protein
  • 413 mg Potassium
Two glasses of chocolate mousse topped with fresh strawberries and mint leaves, accompanied by whole strawberries on a light surface.
Roasted asparagus spears
Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Serving Size 6 spears

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Ingredients

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss asparagus spears with olive oil, then arrange onto a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice, salt and pepper, and serve.

Nutrition

(per serving)
  • 65 Calories
  • 5 g Total Fat
  • 0 g Saturated Fat
  • 2 mg Sodium
  • 0 mg Cholesterol
  • 5 g Total Carbs
  • 3 g Fiber
  • 2 g Sugars
  • 2 g Protein
  • 262 mg Potassium
Two glasses of chocolate mousse topped with fresh strawberries and mint leaves, accompanied by whole strawberries on a light surface.
Chocolate yogurt mousse & berries
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Serving Size 5 oz yogurt with 1/2 toppings

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Ingredients

Preparation

Combine yogurt, cocoa powder, and honey. Serve with berries.

Nutrition

(per serving)
  • 178 Calories
  • 4 g Total Fat
  • 2 g Saturated Fat
  • 89 mg Sodium
  • 22 mg Cholesterol
  • 25 g Total Carbs
  • 3 g Fiber
  • 17 g Sugars
  • 15 g Protein
  • 109 mg Potassium
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